Los Gringos Guide Service 

4.8
(15 reviews)
 13304 South Padre Island Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78418, United States–

Los Gringos Guide Service 

Corpus Christi, TX, United States
–
22 ft
5
4.8
(15 reviews)

We're likely to go after Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, and more, depending on when you go. For these species, you're likely to drift using light tackle or anchored using croaker. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they're within the legal limit. The captain can even clean your catch for you. Have a cooler ready in the car!

You'll find yourself aboard a 22' Baymaster with a capacity for 5 passengers, or a 16' Shoalwater cat with comfortable capacity for 2 passengers. They have all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures or live bait.

Los Gringos Outfitters is a child-friendly charter service, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. It's always wise to bring snacks, drinks, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed.

Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag.

Get in touch with Capt. Luke below and start planning your trip today!

We're likely to go after Redfish, Speckled Trout, Flounder, Black Drum, and more, depending on when you go. For these species, you're likely to drift using light tackle or anchored using croaker. Fish caught during the trip are yours to take home, so long as they're within the legal limit. The captain can even clean your catch for you. Have a cooler ready in the car!

You'll find yourself aboard a 22' Baymaster with a capacity for 5 passengers, or a 16' Shoalwater cat with comfortable capacity for 2 passengers. They have all the essentials no fishing machine can run without. Your captain will provide rods and reels, along with lures or live bait.

Los Gringos Outfitters is a child-friendly charter service, so the whole family can come and unplug for the day! Children must wear life vests, so find out if the appropriate size is available on board. It's always wise to bring snacks, drinks, sunscreen (non-spray), and sunglasses. Alcohol is allowed.

Before coming aboard, you may need to buy a local fishing license for everyone in your group. This information is usually available online, or you can ask the captain. Some species may be off-limits or require a special tag.

Get in touch with Capt. Luke below and start planning your trip today!

Luke Mendoza
Captain
Luke Mendoza

Select date to see availability

Trip date:
Group Size:
November 2026
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Group Size
2 adults • 0 children
Change
Artificial - Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $420
Entire boat: 2 people
Artificial~ Full Day
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $480
Entire boat: 2 people
Half Day Trip (AM)
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
6 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $500
Entire boat: 2 people
Full Day Trip
FREE Cancellation 3 days notice
10 hour trip starts at 6:00 AM
Black Drum
Redfish
Flounder
Speckled Trout
US $600
Entire boat: 2 people

Customer reviews

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Rating

4.8
15 reviews
4.6
Boat & equipment
4.9
Captain & crew
4.9
Fishing Experience

Anglers' gallery (16)

Reviews (15)

  • Santos Poblano
    Santos Poblano
    us
    Wisconsin, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Excelent fishing trip

    Artificial - Half Day Trip (AM) on December 27, 2025 • 2 adults • 1 child

    Luke was great from start to finish. We caught trout—including speckled trout—and had plenty for dinner, plus we also landed some red drum. The boat was in very good condition and the trip ran exactly on schedule. Everything was well organized and set up perfectly. We had an excellent experience and would definitely recommend this trip. We will absolutely be back to fish with Luke again. Highly recommended!

  • Kelly Andrews
    Kelly Andrews
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Excellent fishing trip!

    Full Day Trip on May 26, 2025 • 2 adults

    We had an amazing day on this fishing charter boat trip. Luke was very friendly and knew where to take us to find fish and what gear to fish with. We highly recommend him for a great day of fishing! Despite the weather and high winds, when others would have given up and gone home, Luke made sure we had many chances to catch a lot of fish! He made sure we had plenty of fish to take home, including a prize fish that my wife pulled in! Very awesome day!

  • Marla Stites
    Marla Stites
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    4.7
    Verified

    June fishing trip

    Full Day Trip on June 15, 2024 • 2 adults

    Our trip was scheduled for Saturday. I got a message from Luke Saturday morning at 4:50 saying that he was sick and wasn't going to make it. Fortunately we were able to reschedule for Sunday! The fishing was tough, but Luke worked hard and found the fish! We caught 3 keeper trout and both of us limited out on Redfish! When we got back to the marina, the Parks and Wildlife people were impressed. They told us that there had not been many fish brought in today. Especially Redfish! So GREAT JOB Captain Luke! He is very personable and we had a great day! Highly recommended him!

  • Scott Brewer
    Scott Brewer
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2024
    5.0
    Verified

    A good day fishing

    Half Day Trip (AM) on July 12, 2024 • 1 adult

    Captain Luke was a great guide and tried to get us into spots to catch fish. We caught several fish but unfortunately most were under the size limit. Luke was very informative about the area and had a gift for gab. Of course, there was that one monster that got away. If I’m ever down in Corpus again I will definitely use Los Gringos again.

  • John Fondren
    John Fondren
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Great trip

    Artificial - Half Day Trip (AM) on June 5, 2025 • 2 adults

    The captain was asleep to put us on fish right away. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the fish we wanted to catch.

  • Casey Brock
    Casey Brock
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2022
    2 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    Made us feel like a local right at home

    Full Day Trip on August 2, 2024 • 2 adults

    Amazing guide service Luke did a great job getting us on fish and keeping us on them, he treated us as a friend not an out of towner, we will be booking all of our trips with him moving forward.

  • Jose Rodriguez
    Jose Rodriguez
    Repeat angler
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2020
    10 trips
    5.0
    Verified

    PB 26” King Ranch Trout

    Half Day Trip (AM) on April 5, 2024 • 2 adults

    PB 26” trout, then wind came in interrupting our day Other than a few undersized redfish, rays- no keepers. We moved many times but wind was too much. Great day of fishing, would go back

  • Rj Stavely
    Rj Stavely
    Repeat angler
    us
    Colorado, US
    Member since 2022
    4 trips
    4.7
    Verified

    Thanks for a great memory!

    Half Day Trip (AM) on May 25, 2024 • 2 adults

    We had a lot of fun fishing today! Captain Luke was friendly, informative and worked hard to put us on the fish. He really could not have been nicer and he had a lot of patience with us. If you’re looking for a fun time with a great Captain, you found it!

  • Lonnie Rosenbaum
    Lonnie Rosenbaum
    us
    Texas, US
    Member since 2025
    5.0
    Verified

    Awesome trip

    Half Day Trip (AM) on August 14, 2025 • 2 adults

    We went out and Luke put us on the fish quick. We had a 2man limit of trout in about 30 minutes then caught a limit of redfish. Highly recomend yall give him a try he knows what he’s doing

  • Aj Johnson
    Aj Johnson
    us
    California, US
    Member since 2024
    4.7
    Verified

    Great captain and experience.

    Full Day Trip on May 30, 2024 • 2 adults

    He made sure we caught what we were looking for. We had a great time with fish on and off line. Very knowledgeable about the local fish and their cycles. Down to earth and willing to show you how to do things as well.he made sure we were well taken care of.

FAQs about Los Gringos Guide Service

Los Gringos Guide Service offers the following trips to customers:
  • US $210 per person - Artificial - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $240 per person - Artificial~ Full Day (10 hours)
  • US $250 per person - Half Day Trip (AM) (6 hours)
  • US $300 per person - Full Day Trip (10 hours)
When you book a trip with Los Gringos Guide Service, you can expect the following amenities onboard:
  • GPS
  • Fishfinder
  • Live bait well
Trips booked with Los Gringos Guide Service include:
  • Rods, reels & tackle
  • Live bait (Bait is included with the price of the trip)
  • Lures
  • Catch cleaning & filleting (Fish cleaning free of charge )
Los Gringos Guide Service offers the following types of fishing:
  • Inshore fishing
  • Flats fishing
Los Gringos Guide Service offers the following fishing techniques:
  • Light tackle
  • Drift fishing
Top targeted fish species with Los Gringos Guide Service include:
  • Black Drum
  • Flounder
  • Redfish
  • Speckled Trout

Your captain

Luke Mendoza
Luke Mendoza
Corpus Christi, Texas, United States
15 Customer reviews
Typical response within 11 hours
Member since May 2023
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled fishing experience with Captain Luke Mendoza in South Padre Island! Hop aboard his 22' Baymaster vessel and brace yourself for epic battles with the mighty Redfish, the powerful Black Drum, and the elusive Speckled Trout. Captain Luke specializes in drift fishing with light tackle, and he's got some tricks up his sleeve that will guarantee an unforgettable fishing adventure. So don't miss out on the action! Join Los Gringos Outfitters and reel in some trophy catches together!
Luke Mendoza
Luke Mendoza
15
reviews
2023
member since
~12h
response
Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled fishing experience with Captain Luke Mendoza in South Padre Island! Hop aboard his 22' Baymaster vessel and brace yourself for epic battles with the mighty Redfish, the powerful Black Drum, and the elusive Speckled Trout. Captain Luke specializes in drift fishing with light tackle, and he's got some tricks up his sleeve that will guarantee an unforgettable fishing adventure. So don't miss out on the action! Join Los Gringos Outfitters and reel in some trophy catches together!

The fish you can target

Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout
Black Drum
Black Drum
Flounder
Flounder
Redfish
Redfish
Speckled Trout
Speckled Trout

Real catches by this captain

  • Young angler proudly holding a Redfish while enjoying a day on the water.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Santos P.
    Santos P.
    Luke was great from start to finish. We caught trout—including speckled trout—and had plenty for dinner, plus we also landed some red drum. The boat was in very good condition and the trip ran exactly on schedule. Everything was well organized and set up perfectly. We had an excellent experience and would definitely recommend this trip. We will absolutely be back to fish with Luke again. Highly recommended!
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of several Speckled Trout on a catch board at Clem's Marina, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    John F.
    John F.
    The captain was asleep to put us on fish right away. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the fish we wanted to catch.
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Redfish while on a fishing charter in coastal waters.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Kelly A.
    Kelly A.
    We had an amazing day on this fishing charter boat trip. Luke was very friendly and knew where to take us to find fish and what gear to fish with. We highly recommend him for a great day of fishing! Despite the weather and high winds, when others would have given up and gone home, Luke made sure we had many chances to catch a lot of fish! He made sure we had plenty of fish to take home, including a prize fish that my wife pulled in! Very awesome day!
  • A serene view from the boat, showcasing the calm waters and clear sky, ideal for a fishing adventure.
    Casey B.
    Casey B.
    Amazing guide service Luke did a great job getting us on fish and keeping us on them, he treated us as a friend not an out of towner, we will be booking all of our trips with him moving forward.
  • An angler proudly displaying two Speckled Trout after a successful fishing trip, standing in a parking area.
    Scott B.
    Scott B.
    Captain Luke was a great guide and tried to get us into spots to catch fish. We caught several fish but unfortunately most were under the size limit. Luke was very informative about the area and had a gift for gab. Of course, there was that one monster that got away. If I’m ever down in Corpus again I will definitely use Los Gringos again.
  • Two anglers proudly displaying their catch of Redfish on a board at a marina, showcasing a successful day of fishing.
    Fish 1
    Redfish
    Marla S.
    Marla S.
    Our trip was scheduled for Saturday. I got a message from Luke Saturday morning at 4:50 saying that he was sick and wasn't going to make it. Fortunately we were able to reschedule for Sunday! The fishing was tough, but Luke worked hard and found the fish! We caught 3 keeper trout and both of us limited out on Redfish! When we got back to the marina, the Parks and Wildlife people were impressed. They told us that there had not been many fish brought in today. Especially Redfish! So GREAT JOB Captain Luke! He is very personable and we had a great day! Highly recommended him!
  • Two anglers enjoying a fishing trip on a boat, with one holding a freshly caught fish while the other prepares to assist.
    Rj S.
    Rj S.
    We had a lot of fun fishing today! Captain Luke was friendly, informative and worked hard to put us on the fish. He really could not have been nicer and he had a lot of patience with us. If you’re looking for a fun time with a great Captain, you found it!
  • Angler proudly displaying a large Speckled Trout while fishing on a boat in calm waters.
    Jose R.
    Jose R.
    PB 26” trout, then wind came in interrupting our day Other than a few undersized redfish, rays- no keepers. We moved many times but wind was too much. Great day of fishing, would go back

What is the boat like?

Boat image
Boat category
Skiffs and flats boats
Capacity
5 persons
Boat length
22 ft
Year built
2006
Restored in
2018
Boat manufacturer
Baymaster
Boat type
Flats boat
Engine model
Mercury
Powered by
1 x 250HP
Max cruising speed
30 knots

What kind of fishing will you do?

Inshore Fishing
Flats Fishing

Which fishing techniques you can try

Light Tackle
Drift Fishing

Which amenities are available onboard

GPS
Fishfinder
Live bait well
What's included in the trip price
Rods, reels & tackle
Live bait
Bait is included with the price of the trip
Lures
Catch cleaning & filleting
Fish cleaning free of charge

How cancellations work

Free cancellation up to 3 days prior to trip
You can cancel or modify your booking up to 3 days before the trip date, free of charge. If you cancel or modify your booking later, or fail to show up, you'll forfeit 100% of what you've paid.
More details

What the listing policies are

Pickup included in price
Transfer from hotels or jetties in Corpus Christi to departure site is available and included in trip rates.
Child friendly
Kids are welcome
You keep catch
Catch and release allowed

How you can pay

Book with 10% deposit, pay rest to captain
When the captain confirms your trip, FishingBooker charges your credit card a 10% deposit to guarantee your reservation.
The remaining balance is to be paid directly to the charter operator on or prior to your trip date in one of the following payment methods:
 Cash

What’s biting in Corpus Christi right now

Black DrumBlack Drum
FlounderFlounder
RedfishRedfish
Speckled TroutSpeckled Trout

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